Lithospermum caroliniense

Dr. Robert W. Poole and Dr. Patricia Gentili describe the hairy puccoon as follows: Flowers large (up to 1 inch in diameter) yellow-orange with 5 petals and basal parts of petals fused into a long corolla tube. Stamens hidden in corolla tube. Flowers arranged in a flat-topped cluster or weakly curled, short sprays. Stem and leaves coarsely hairy. Leaves broadest in the middle, tapering at either end, and outer margin smooth. Plant 1 to 2.5 feet in height. ==Cultivation and uses==

To cultivate Lithospermum caroliniense a warm sunny position in a moderately fertile well-drained lime-free sandy soil is needed. A red dye is obtained from the dried or pulverized roots. The powdered root has also been used in the treatment of chest wounds. ==References==